Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on June 12

ZURICH, June 12 (Reuters) - The Swiss blue-chip SMI was seen opening 0.2 percent higher at 8,643 points on Tuesday, according to premarket indications by bank Julius Baer .

Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks:

SIKA

Sika shareholders on Monday voted for a simplified share structure and abolished the dual-share scheme which had made the construction chemicals maker vulnerable to a hostile takeover battle with France’s Saint-Gobain.

COMPANY STATEMENTS

* Landis&Gyr Group AG: says was informed on June 8 by Kirkbi AG that they hold 10.52% of voting rights and of registered share capital of Landis+Gyr

* Interroll Holding AG: large order for modular conveyor platform from Korea